When Laura John announced she was writing a dark romance, I was intrigued. After loving all the emotion and twists in her Love in Sienna series, I couldn’t imagine where she might go. Donovan is quite the departure!! He’s a scary, controlling semi-stalker that you find yourself wanting to hug sometimes, and you definitely want him to find love, when you’re not wanting to smack him on the behalf of all independent women.😳😂 The writing about the connection between him and Paige is top notch from the beginning. The side characters of Leanne and Sway add depth and comic relief with some of the banter, as well as drama. I hope their story isn’t over.😉 Without spoiling anything, I will say this book has one of the biggest plot twists I’ve read in a long time! I had to stop and reread to verify what I thought I saw!👀😂 I enjoyed the suspense and action aspects, as well. I really appreciate how carefully Laura handles such sensitive topics. I urge anyone who wants to take a trip into a darker world to give this amazing book a chance!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was given an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
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- Publication date : August 14, 2020
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"I do the hard things, the things no one else wants to do. I know what has to be done and I do it without question. Feelings, emotions - none of that matters to me. But it's starting to matter with Paige. She's starting to tear me open layer by layer, and she doesn't even know she's doing it." -Donovan
Monster in the Shadows is a standalone novel by Laura John. This was my first read of hers and I went in blind with only looking at the cover. This is the story of nursing student Paige and kill for hire Donovan. They come from completely opposite worlds, but one night that all changes when their paths unexpectedly cross. Paige has a pure soul and Donovan, well he would probably say he sold his soul a long time ago. Their story is fast paced and full of angst. Paige starts to fall hard for Donovan, but he says he is incapable of love. These two have an sizzling attraction but must figure out if they can make it work with their different lives.
Monster in the Shadows is a standalone novel by Laura John. This was my first read of hers and I went in blind with only looking at the cover. This is the story of nursing student Paige and kill for hire Donovan. They come from completely opposite worlds, but one night that all changes when their paths unexpectedly cross. Paige has a pure soul and Donovan, well he would probably say he sold his soul a long time ago. Their story is fast paced and full of angst. Paige starts to fall hard for Donovan, but he says he is incapable of love. These two have an sizzling attraction but must figure out if they can make it work with their different lives.
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The author took a chance in this book and boy did she delivered!!!!
This was so different from her Love in Sienna series.
It gives you the suspense of not knowing who is behind it all! Not only does she keeps you on edge with all the emotions but she keeps you wanting to know what comes next. She lets you think you have figured it all out only to give you a plot twist you won’t see coming!!!!! And believe me when I say YOU WON’T SEE IT COMING!!!
I love both, Donovan & Paige are strong characters.
Donovan will do anything, and I mean ANYTHING (you know what I’m talking about Laura... lol) to keep Paige safe.
Now..... are we gonna get more of their friends Laura?
This was so different from her Love in Sienna series.
It gives you the suspense of not knowing who is behind it all! Not only does she keeps you on edge with all the emotions but she keeps you wanting to know what comes next. She lets you think you have figured it all out only to give you a plot twist you won’t see coming!!!!! And believe me when I say YOU WON’T SEE IT COMING!!!
I love both, Donovan & Paige are strong characters.
Donovan will do anything, and I mean ANYTHING (you know what I’m talking about Laura... lol) to keep Paige safe.
Now..... are we gonna get more of their friends Laura?
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Reading about a real bad boy and a good girl and how they get together is always a good read. I loved Donovan’s strictness and how he gets what he wants. But the story also showed his vulnerability and lack of majority which always hid. This was due to his upbringing. Paige comes along and is all fiery and fights him mostly until she finds she’s fallen in love with him. I enjoyed this story completely and couldn’t put it down.
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Wow such an awesome and real book. I loved this story. This author never disappoints. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020
For a first time foray into the dark romance genre, Laura John has knocked it out of the park. I needed caffeine as I stayed up all night reading it, never wanting to put the book down. Donovan is the perfect anti-hero. A troubled past, haunted by demons and employed as a hit man(?), he avoids human contact other than satisfying his physical needs. A chance encounter puts Paige on his radar and man does our bad boy make things interesting. The chemistry between the characters is delicious. Kindhearted, dedicating her life to serve others a a nurse, Paige is a polar opposite to Donovan's dark nature.
The story line is quite interesting, full of inappropriate behaviors expected of our antihero. I loved the side characters, Sway in particular. Laura has created some absolutely vile bad guys, which make even the gentlest soul demand their destruction. Without giving this book away, I will say that it took me on a roller coaster of emotions. I feel she handled the darker topics of the criminals in as respectful of a manner as one can. The ending sets up opportunities for Ms. John to continue her exploration in the twilight world of dark romance.
The story line is quite interesting, full of inappropriate behaviors expected of our antihero. I loved the side characters, Sway in particular. Laura has created some absolutely vile bad guys, which make even the gentlest soul demand their destruction. Without giving this book away, I will say that it took me on a roller coaster of emotions. I feel she handled the darker topics of the criminals in as respectful of a manner as one can. The ending sets up opportunities for Ms. John to continue her exploration in the twilight world of dark romance.
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The plot and the characters were fantastic, I was very intrigued in the story and I didn't put the book down until the last page.
Lots of drama and angst but also lots of very entertaining moments. I love the heroine Paige, she is sassy, intelligent, caring and would fight our antihero Donovan every single time. I love her!!!!
Donavan is the bad guy, who thinks doesn't have a heart. His life is full with nothing. He has no family or friends and he likes it that way until by chance Paige is there to help him when no one else would've. Donovan becomes infatuated with Paige and he needs to protect her at all cost.
Even though is a slow burn kind of dark romance there is LOTS of sexy scenes between these two. Their chemistry is something Paige can't explain and she is pull towards Donovan. They are complete opposites but they are so good together.
Fantastic story and I can't wait for what's to come from Laura!!!
Let me start by congratulating Laura John in this new journey , I think she the absolutely amazing with her first dark romance story.
The plot and the characters were fantastic, I was very intrigued in the story and I didn't put the book down until the last page.
Lots of drama and angst but also lots of very entertaining moments. I love the heroine Paige, she is sassy, intelligent, caring and would fight our antihero Donovan every single time. I love her!!!!
Donavan is the bad guy, who thinks doesn't have a heart. His life is full with nothing. He has no family or friends and he likes it that way until by chance Paige is there to help him when no one else would've. Donovan becomes infatuated with Paige and he needs to protect her at all cost.
Even though is a slow burn kind of dark romance there is LOTS of sexy scenes between these two. Their chemistry is something Paige can't explain and she is pull towards Donovan. They are complete opposites but they are so good together.
Fantastic story and I can't wait for what's to come from Laura!!!
The plot and the characters were fantastic, I was very intrigued in the story and I didn't put the book down until the last page.
Lots of drama and angst but also lots of very entertaining moments. I love the heroine Paige, she is sassy, intelligent, caring and would fight our antihero Donovan every single time. I love her!!!!
Donavan is the bad guy, who thinks doesn't have a heart. His life is full with nothing. He has no family or friends and he likes it that way until by chance Paige is there to help him when no one else would've. Donovan becomes infatuated with Paige and he needs to protect her at all cost.
Even though is a slow burn kind of dark romance there is LOTS of sexy scenes between these two. Their chemistry is something Paige can't explain and she is pull towards Donovan. They are complete opposites but they are so good together.
Fantastic story and I can't wait for what's to come from Laura!!!

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Fantastic Read!!
By Katslovesbooks on August 14, 2020
Let me start by congratulating Laura John in this new journey , I think she the absolutely amazing with her first dark romance story.By Katslovesbooks on August 14, 2020
The plot and the characters were fantastic, I was very intrigued in the story and I didn't put the book down until the last page.
Lots of drama and angst but also lots of very entertaining moments. I love the heroine Paige, she is sassy, intelligent, caring and would fight our antihero Donovan every single time. I love her!!!!
Donavan is the bad guy, who thinks doesn't have a heart. His life is full with nothing. He has no family or friends and he likes it that way until by chance Paige is there to help him when no one else would've. Donovan becomes infatuated with Paige and he needs to protect her at all cost.
Even though is a slow burn kind of dark romance there is LOTS of sexy scenes between these two. Their chemistry is something Paige can't explain and she is pull towards Donovan. They are complete opposites but they are so good together.
Fantastic story and I can't wait for what's to come from Laura!!!
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Where can I get a Monster In The Shadows 😉
Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2020Verified Purchase
Holly cow.... Laura John has done it again, she didn't just give you any old book.... Oh no no no.... She gave you THE MOST AMAZING BOOK EVER! I was on the edge the entire book, honestly where can I find a monster for me 😍😘

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Where can I get a Monster In The Shadows 😉
Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2020
Holly cow.... Laura John has done it again, she didn't just give you any old book.... Oh no no no.... She gave you THE MOST AMAZING BOOK EVER! I was on the edge the entire book, honestly where can I find a monster for me 😍😘
Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2020
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